Unexpectedly on September 10, 2025; aged 78 years. Much loved Mum of Sarah and Peter Drake, and Catherine Hobbs, adored Grandma Polly of Jack, Cam, Kenzie, and Scarlett. 
"Polly had a thirst for knowledge and never stopped learning, she gave her time freely to anyone, and everyone"
- A celebration of Polly's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11am on Thursday, September 18, followed by private cremation. Messages for the Stone family c/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054